Refusing emergency call-ins where contract requires it
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
Doctors/Police/Engineers often must attend.
For Employees
If on-call harms your health, you may need a role change rather than just refusing the duty.
For Employers
If emergency response is the job, they must do it. If they can't, consider redeployment.
Key Considerations
- Health impact.
- Redeployment.
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